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Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs

by Tracy Franken- Dog Trainer, Vet Tech, Dog Lover, 🐾

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  • 250 | What Does It Mean to Influence Your Dog?

    October 22, 2026 Ā· 19 min

    Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Is having an obedient dog the same thing as having influence over your dog? Not necessarily. Have you ever stopped to think about WHY you're asking your dog to do something? Is it because it's necessary, because it helps…

  • 249 | No treat in your treat pouch? No Problem!

    October 19, 2026 Ā· 30 min

    Hey Dog Lover 🐾 What happens when you don’t have a treat? Or your dog can’t have one? What happens when the equipment you usually rely on isn’t available—or when life hands you a situation you’ve never actually trained for? Let me be…

  • A Personal Invite for You and Your Dog

    October 17, 2026 Ā· 6 min

    Hey Dog Lover 🐾 You're personally invited to join me for my FREEĀ CALM DOWN, DOG! Bootcamp! If you've been struggling with your dog's behaviour, feeling frustrated by everything you've tried, or wondering why things just aren't getting…

  • 248 | " What if I am the Reason My Dog Isn't Getting Better?"

    October 15, 2026 Ā· 23 min

    Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Have you ever wondered if YOU might beĀ the reason your dog isn't getting better? Maybe you'veĀ tried the training,Ā followed the advice, bought the equipment, and done everything you thought you weresupposed to do. And…

  • 247 | When Did Living With Your Dog Stop Being Fun?

    October 12, 2026 Ā· 22 min

    Hey Dog Lover 🐾 When did living with your dog stop being fun? Maybe you got a dog because you pictured walks, adventures, companionship, road trips, or quiet nights curled up together. But somewhere along the way, life became less about…

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  • 246 | Why Is My Dog Fine One Day and Reactive the Next?

    October 8, 2026 Ā· 27 min

    Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Does your dog have an amazing walk one day... only to completely lose it over what seems like the exact same thing the next? Find yourself wondering how your dog could handle something beautifully yesterday but struggle…

  • 245 | What Are You Missing When You Walk Your Dog? Behind the Scenes Coaching with Lynn

    October 5, 2026 Ā· 30 min

    Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Ever feel like you’re trying to do ALL the right things on a walk with your dog, but something still isn’t quite working? Wonder what you might be missing in those tiny moments before your dog reacts, pulls, worries, or…

  • 244 | The Reactive Dog Win Nobody Talks About

    October 1, 2026 Ā· 27 min

    Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Does one bad reaction from your dog leave you wondering what you did wrong? Do you find yourself embarrassed, frustrated, or worried about what everyone else thinks when your dog loses it? What if progress with your…

  • 243 | Do This First When Your Dog is Reacting

    September 28, 2026 Ā· 23 min

    Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Your dog sees another dog. And suddenly they’re at the end of the leash barking, lunging, pulling, jumping around, completely losing their you-know-what. And you’re standing at the other end thinking: ā€œWhat the heck am I…

  • 242 | Is Your Dog’s Training Actually Making Things Worse?

    September 24, 2026 Ā· 22 min

    Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Your dog sees something they’re worried about. Their body gets tense. Maybe they want to move away. Maybe they start barking. Maybe everything about their body is telling you: I’m not comfortable here. So you ask them to…

  • 241 | Want to Build a Deeper Connection With Your Dog? Stop Telling Them to ā€œLook at Meā€

    September 21, 2026 Ā· 24 min

    Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Your dog notices another dog coming down the road. Their ears go up. Their body changes. They’re looking at that dog because, for whatever reason,Ā that dog matters to them. And what do we so often do? ā€œLook at me.ā€ ā€œLook…

  • 240 | Your Dog Knows the Command. That’s Not the Problem.

    September 17, 2026 Ā· 23 min

    Hey Dog Lover 🐾 Come. Stay. Leave it. Off. Down. Let’s go. No. We humans are incredibly verbal. And somewhere along the way, we seem to have decided that because our dogs live with us, they must also be fluent in English. So when we say…

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About the show

Do you wish you could enjoy life with your dog again? Are you struggling with a reactive, fearful, anxious, or misunderstood dog? Do walks, visitors, or everyday situations leave you feeling stressed, frustrated, or embarrassed? I'm Tracy Franken, a retired vet tech turned dog trainer. I discovered the secret to a life of ease with my dogs; Through trust-based training, and a deeper understanding of dog behaviour, I'll help you build confidence, strengthen your relationship, and create a dog you can trust in the real world. Because lasting change starts with understanding the dog you love.